Effects of microwave radiation on brain energy metabolism and related mechanisms

Mil Med Res · 2015 · Harm · Insufficient evidence

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PublicationMil Med Res · 2015

Study typereview

Reported directionHarm

Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

With the rapid development of electronic technologies, anxiety regarding the potential health hazards induced by microwave radiation (MW) has been growing in recent years. The brain is one of the most sensitive target organs for microwave radiation, where mitochondrial injury occurs earlier and more severely than in other organs. Energy metabolism disorders do play an important role during the process of microwave radiation-induced brain damage. In this paper, we will review the biological effects of microwave radiation, the features of brain energy supply and consumption and the effects of microwave radiation on mitochondrial energy metabolism and potential related mechanisms.

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Study typereview

Effect directionharm

PopulationNot supplied

Sample sizeNot supplied

Exposuremicrowave

Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 66% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

This narrative review discusses reported biological effects of microwave radiation on the brain, emphasizing that mitochondrial injury may occur earlier and more severely in the brain than in other organs and that energy metabolism disorders are important in microwave radiation-induced brain damage. It summarizes features of brain energy supply/consumption and potential mechanisms involving mitochondrial energy metabolism.

Outcomes measured

brain energy metabolism
mitochondrial injury
mitochondrial energy metabolism
brain damage (microwave radiation-induced)

Limitations

No specific exposure parameters (frequency, SAR, duration) are provided in the abstract.
Review article; no primary study methods, populations, or sample sizes are described in the abstract.

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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.1186/s40779-015-0033-6
PubMed: 26000171

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